Bohemian FC Team Talk/News/Rumours Thread

artanevilla

I'm sure Dan Lambert is working on something mad as we speak.

DrumSteve

Anyone know whats happening with Paddy Kirk?

Is he gone?

artanevilla

DrumSteve wrote: »

Anyone know whats happening with Paddy Kirk?

Is he gone?

He's in the PFAI squad so not signed up for the moment.

Has finished in DCU so probably looking for full time football.

irishmanmick

artanevilla wrote: »

He's in the PFAI squad so not signed up for the moment.

Has finished in DCU so probably looking for full time football.

Whoever lands him will get themselves a quality fullback. Will be a shame to lose him, especially since it looks like Leahy is gone also

but1er

irishmanmick wrote: »

Whoever lands him will get themselves a quality fullback. Will be a shame to lose him, especially since it looks like Leahy is gone also

Pats I heard

Omackeral

but1er wrote: »

Pats I heard

Speaking of Pats, we just signed Glen McAuley from them today. Nice to have another striker on the books.

irishmanmick

Apparantly had showed a lot of promise in the youth setup at Liverpool. Obviously didn't set the world alight last year but hopefully Keith Long can work his magic here again. Only 19 so still very young

artanevilla

Don't know too much about him. Hopefully not another Sam Byrne. Surprisingly no connection to Kevin's

kksaints

Omackeral wrote: »

Speaking of Pats, we just signed Glen McAuley from them today. Nice to have another striker on the books.

Has talent but is raw. Scored 2 goals in his first 2 games for us but didn't score after that. Wouldn't question his work ethic too much however his positioning could be all over the place and he tended to be got offside a lot. He does have pace and there is a lot of potential there.

Personally I wouldn't have minded him back for next season but neither am I too disappointed that he's gone.

irishmanmick

Paddy Kirk re-signed today! Only chuffed with that news ... Super full back

GLaDOS

Great to have the squad almost entirely wrapped up before Christmas. Just cover at cb and rb needed really.

BOHtox

Paddy Kirk loyal :cool:

GLaDOS

GLaDOS wrote: »

Just cover at cb and rb needed really.

Michael Barker re-signs to cover both positions.

That may well be the squad complete unless there's any surprises (rumours of Andy Lyons going to Crystal Palace).

artanevilla

Barker signed back is great news. Really versatile player.

BlazingSaddler

artanevilla wrote: »

Barker signed back is great news. Really versatile player.

Very happy with that, never let us down last season. Exciting season ahead

irishmanmick

Anyone still waiting on their season ticket / membership? I ordered mine in the middle of November and still no sign ... Was wondering if anyone else is still waiting or do I need to get in touch with the club?

artanevilla

irishmanmick wrote: »

Anyone still waiting on their season ticket / membership? I ordered mine in the middle of November and still no sign ... Was wondering if anyone else is still waiting or do I need to get in touch with the club?

They will be with you by the end of Jan, theres a huge amount of new lads signing up and they are clearing those who signed up with the new online system first.

In other news, next round of funding announced for Dalyer. For the appointment of engineers architects etc....

DrumSteve

artanevilla wrote: »

They will be with you by the end of Jan, theres a huge amount of new lads signing up and they are clearing those who signed up with the new online system first.

In other news, next round of funding announced for Dalyer. For the appointment of engineers architects etc....

Seen a figure of a million quid bandied about

artanevilla

DrumSteve wrote: »

Seen a figure of a million quid bandied about

€€918,750 for the 2nd phase of the project.

DrumSteve

artanevilla wrote: »

€€918,750 for the 2nd phase of the project.

Really great to see some movement on it

BOHtox

It's definitely a major hurdle stepped over. There's a long way to go yet. We still need Tesco to get a deal with the builders and then for there not to be a crash, the LSSIF to be in place next year and then to be successful in applying.

Good to hear the new Stadium will be Cat 3. More turnstiles, more seats, bigger pitch, more places for photographers, more room for cameras etc. It's not just going to be a 6k stadium, it's going to give us more exposure, allow us to grow, play better football etc. The design phase was meant to start last year and it's only starting now and I think the plan was to have it complete by June for it to go to tender then. I'm not sure I see that happening as it currently stands. We probably need another year of Stream 2 funding too to complete the project. Anyway, it's huge news. It's absolutely criminal Harps didn't get a grant to help them build phase 1 of their new stadium too.

irishmanmick

https://twitter.com/dlLambo/status/1222987302588309506?s=20

Fantastic numbers. The Jodi will be rocking!

eire4

irishmanmick wrote: »

https://twitter.com/dlLambo/status/1222987302588309506?s=20

Fantastic numbers. The Jodi will be rocking!

That is great news and lets hope that the stadium is finally on its way now with no more road blocks because that is crucial for the club to take another step forward beyond where it is now.

Chardee MacDennis

any idea when the Rovers tickets will go on sale?

irishmanmick

The club are offering Junior gypsie members the option of a ticket, which runs until Wednesday midnight. I assume the Rovers tickets will go on sale after that.

Omackeral

irishmanmick wrote: »

The club are offering Junior gypsie members the option of a ticket, which runs until Wednesday midnight. I assume the Rovers tickets will go on sale after that.

There’ll be touts looking for them and all I’d say. Happened a few times last year.

irishmanmick

Apparantly the general sale tickets for the Rovers game were gone in 3 mins!

but1er

Over the sold the jodi on Saturday refunds been issued. Really bad start to the season

irishmanmick

but1er wrote: »

Over the sold the jodi on Saturday refunds been issued. Really bad start to the season

Seen that online, bit of a disaster alright. Be fairly disappointed if I was one of the people getting a refund this morning.

Hopefully my season ticket will be in the post box this evening!

artanevilla

Membership was here when I got home.

irishmanmick

artanevilla wrote: »

Membership was here when I got home.

Still no ST!! Freaking out now ... Gonna give the postman till tomorrow!

major bill

Still waiting on my Membership! Was told to give it to Wednesday at very latest!

irishmanmick

major bill wrote: »

Still waiting on my Membership! Was told to give it to Wednesday at very latest!

Feeling your pain - postman didn't have the season tickets this morning either!!

ryaner777

irishmanmick wrote: »

Seen that online, bit of a disaster alright. Be fairly disappointed if I was one of the people getting a refund this morning.

Hopefully my season ticket will be in the post box this evening!

I was one of the unlucky ones. Gutted but can understand it was out of the clubs hand. A token gesture like priority access for another home could have been offered. Don't know if this was possible? Here's the email I received


Dear supporter,

It is with deep regret that we have had to cancel and refund your ticket order for next weekend's season opener against Shamrock Rovers.

Due to a system error with our ticketing service provider, who have taken full responsibility, tickets continued to be sold for several minutes despite the maximum seats available already being sold.

Unfortunately, your order was made after the cut-off point of maximum sales and we have had no option but to void your ticket(s) and refund your payment.

Club officials discussed yesterday ways of trying to reduce the number of cancellations and refunds and we have done our best to do so.

We understand there will be huge disappointment and anger about this but ultimately we have no other option to cancel orders or the Jodi Stand would be overcrowded and pose serious health and safety risks.

Please do not turn up on Saturday. Your ticket has been voided, will not scan and you will be refused refused admission.

We unreservedly apologise for both the disappointment and inconvenience caused by this error.

Board of Bohemian FC

LeBash

irishmanmick wrote: »

Feeling your pain - postman didn't have the season tickets this morning either!!

I got last seasons 2 days before the first game. Same last year. The previous year, 2 weeks after the first game but I got a number in the post that I could quote at the gate.

but1er

So bohs have no control over the situstion, i heard 200 went on sale and ticket force sold 400. Got home to A membership and a season ticket and only asked for a membership

bohsman

but1er wrote: »

So bohs have no control over the situstion, i heard 200 went on sale and ticket force sold 400. Got home to A membership and a season ticket and only asked for a membership

Apparently both should have the same bar code so only one can be used.

ryaner777

bohsman wrote: »

Apparently both should have the same bar code so only one can be used.

So the 200 tickets were issued twice?


Are you suggesting that if I get down there really early I might get in with my cancelled ticket ?

sorry, my mistake. Having reread your post I'm guessing you're referring to the season ticket/membership card part

bohsman

Yea sorry, the double membership/season ticket part.

lenny palmer

So what where the final numbers for membership and st sales? And how many will go on sale to the general public for each home game

Chardee MacDennis

if I havent been told by now, I presume my tickets for Saturday are still valid?

artanevilla

Chardee MacDennis wrote: »

if I havent been told by now, I presume my tickets for Saturday are still valid?

Yes.

Omackeral

Richard Hillman

I assume they won't be wearing that during the season? Like the Bob Marley one

artanevilla

Should sell a lot more than the usual away jersey. Particularly internationallly.

irishmanmick

I love the idea of the shirt & fair play to Des Kelly for allowing the Amnesty Int message to appear on the front of the shirt instead of their own branding. I much prefer this than having a gambling company (and I realise the commercial realities around the reasons for these companies on football shirts & would never condemn a club for doing so, obviously as we've had Mr Green for years) on the front.

I'm not mad on the actual look of the particular slogan on the shirt itself, I think there are much nicer amnesty Int ones like the 'Love knows no borders' slogan which might have looked better on the shirt. However, I've seen this actual logo at events in Ireland so it's especially relevant to Ireland & Bohs who do a good bit for direct provision. Will probably end up getting it!

wadacrack

Omackeral wrote: »

Becoming the weirdest club in Europe. Will claim innovative marketing etc. But this with Bob Marley and the whole hipster vibe from the club is getting very very odd

DrumSteve

wadacrack wrote: »

Becoming the weirdest club in Europe. Will claim innovative marketing etc. But this with Bob Marley and the whole hipster vibe from the club is getting very very odd

Thing is, the club got a lot of coverage out of the Bob Marley jersey (which tbf was a nice jersey).

I like this jersey, not entirely sure about the big logo on the front, probably would have went with the Des Kelly logo on the front and the refugee logo on the sleeve maybe? Will do well internationally though I reckon.

wadacrack

DrumSteve wrote: »

Thing is, the club got a lot of coverage out of the Bob Marley jersey (which tbf was a nice jersey).

I like this jersey, not entirely sure about the big logo on the front, probably would have went with the Des Kelly logo on the front and the refugee logo on the sleeve maybe? Will do well internationally though I reckon.

Obviously everyone is welcome to attend football. Singling out refugee's on the front of a shirt is very odd. Unprecedented I think.

major bill

Jersey is nice but do not like the logo.

Its a bit embarrassing trying to pander to the woke crowd. I go to football to escape the hardships of the week and to have a few pints talking absolute scutter in the bar, nobody is going to Dalymount to talk about refugees or the housing crisis. Crowds are up cos people recognize Dalymount is a good place to go on a friday night, as someone once said, a great session ruined by a game of football.

I am sure 99.9% of Bohs Fans/ Irish lads agree refugees are welcome but a members owned club does not need to convey that message on a jersey.

Obviously just my opinion.